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A Soiree in the Desert: IFDA at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens

Last night I had a chance to experience my first design event since moving out west. Met some new people, exchanged a few cards, listened to jazz plus food, wine and design took place at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. The event was hosted by the IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association). We were all in agreement though - the gardens at night could use just a tad bit more lighting - especially up lights to accent shapes, graze textures and better light the pathway. Be that as it may, there was also a nearby exhibit hall featuring sustainable design products from a bamboo forest for your living room, to sheep's hair rugs, salmon leather from Isaac Mizrahi, and beautiful woven handbags from Kate Spade. When existing the gardens, a cluster of stunning Chihuly glass sculptures in the garden caught our attention...

Hello and Welcome to Focal Point Styling! I'm Lynda - sharing simple solutions to style your home, fashion & decor trends, savvy shopping tips, market events, plus local love from the places I've lived. I started this blog back in late 2009 when I lived in Miami. In 2011, I moved to Phoenix, AZ and rented a house until late 2014, when I relocated back east to the Triad in North Carolina - Join me on my journey!

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Hello and Welcome to Focal Point Styling! I'm Lynda - sharing simple solutions to style your home, fashion & decor trends, savvy shopping tips, market events, plus local love from the places I've lived. I started this blog back in late 2009 when I lived in Miami. In 2011, I moved to Phoenix, AZ and rented a house until late 2014, when I relocated back east to the Triad in North Carolina - Join me on my journey!

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